| Obverse description |
In addition to the Romanesque map of Europe, the central composition features architectural elements from the following European monuments: Two geminated columns from the Sénanque cloister; Christ in Majesty from the central portal of Vézelay`s narthex; Portal of the Goldsmiths of Santiago de Compostela. |
| Obverse script |
Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
RF 6,55957 FRANCS 1999 EUROPA BELGIQUE/BELGIË-DEUTSCHLAND-ESPAÑA-FRANCE-IRELAND-ITALIA-LUXEMBOURG-NEDERLAND-ÖSTERREICH-PORTUGAL-SUOMI- |
| Reverse description |
A woman`s face, hair flowing in the wind, symbolizing Europe, on a series of flags. Eleven stars scattered throughout the hair evoke the eleven countries of the Monetary Union. The face value, the year of issue, and the euro symbol inscribed in a circle and `RF`. In the legend: the names of the eleven countries of the Monetary Union, in their official languages. |
| Reverse script |
Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
ART ROMAN Xe - XIIe SIECLE |
| Edge |
Smooth |
| Mint |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage |
1999 - Proof - 15 000
|
| Numisquare ID |
2464605210 |
| Comments |
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